Steve Beresford
@lostinmilbury.bsky.social
Writer.
Over 800 short stories published + some non-fiction.
Loves books & TV & films.
1970s/1980s nerd.
Ex-astrophysicist, currently designing a time machine.
Almost died once, can't recommend it.
Over 800 short stories published + some non-fiction.
Loves books & TV & films.
1970s/1980s nerd.
Ex-astrophysicist, currently designing a time machine.
Almost died once, can't recommend it.
Yesterday's twilight sky...
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Yesterday's twilight sky...
Been a stressful day so I'm currently listening to Yes Live at the Apollo. Turned up loud.
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Been a stressful day so I'm currently listening to Yes Live at the Apollo. Turned up loud.
First proper walk today for ~2 weeks because of the recent cold temps & general fitness issues. Legs achy & wobbly, lungs struggling, but happy to be out.
#GettingFit
Did see, though, that our local phone box is now an emergency defibrillator. What a good idea. Might come in handy for me one day...!
#GettingFit
Did see, though, that our local phone box is now an emergency defibrillator. What a good idea. Might come in handy for me one day...!
November 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
First proper walk today for ~2 weeks because of the recent cold temps & general fitness issues. Legs achy & wobbly, lungs struggling, but happy to be out.
#GettingFit
Did see, though, that our local phone box is now an emergency defibrillator. What a good idea. Might come in handy for me one day...!
#GettingFit
Did see, though, that our local phone box is now an emergency defibrillator. What a good idea. Might come in handy for me one day...!
Andromeda Bookshop
Birmingham
(will visit again when my time machine is finally working)
Birmingham
(will visit again when my time machine is finally working)
November 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Andromeda Bookshop
Birmingham
(will visit again when my time machine is finally working)
Birmingham
(will visit again when my time machine is finally working)
Have I just had a Behind-the-Scenes book about Peak Practice delivered?
Yes. Yes, I have.
Only £3 & in almost perfect condition.
#PeakPractice
Yes. Yes, I have.
Only £3 & in almost perfect condition.
#PeakPractice
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Have I just had a Behind-the-Scenes book about Peak Practice delivered?
Yes. Yes, I have.
Only £3 & in almost perfect condition.
#PeakPractice
Yes. Yes, I have.
Only £3 & in almost perfect condition.
#PeakPractice
Watched Stephen Gallagher’s SILENT WITNESS last night - The Legacy (from Drama channel last week).
It's a great story - chilling government conspiracy & cover-up that had echoes of Quatermass 2. Also reminded me of the science-y investigations of Eleventh Hour.
Superb stuff.
@stephengallagher.co.uk
It's a great story - chilling government conspiracy & cover-up that had echoes of Quatermass 2. Also reminded me of the science-y investigations of Eleventh Hour.
Superb stuff.
@stephengallagher.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Watched Stephen Gallagher’s SILENT WITNESS last night - The Legacy (from Drama channel last week).
It's a great story - chilling government conspiracy & cover-up that had echoes of Quatermass 2. Also reminded me of the science-y investigations of Eleventh Hour.
Superb stuff.
@stephengallagher.co.uk
It's a great story - chilling government conspiracy & cover-up that had echoes of Quatermass 2. Also reminded me of the science-y investigations of Eleventh Hour.
Superb stuff.
@stephengallagher.co.uk
Happy Doctor Who Day!
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Happy Doctor Who Day!
Lovely article by Nicky Jenner in the latest issue of Astronomy Now all about 80 years of @jodrellbank.bsky.social.
Other great pieces about the latest interstellar visitor & planets beyond Neptune too.
@proftimob.bsky.social
@teresa-anderson.bsky.social
#JodrellBank
Other great pieces about the latest interstellar visitor & planets beyond Neptune too.
@proftimob.bsky.social
@teresa-anderson.bsky.social
#JodrellBank
November 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Lovely article by Nicky Jenner in the latest issue of Astronomy Now all about 80 years of @jodrellbank.bsky.social.
Other great pieces about the latest interstellar visitor & planets beyond Neptune too.
@proftimob.bsky.social
@teresa-anderson.bsky.social
#JodrellBank
Other great pieces about the latest interstellar visitor & planets beyond Neptune too.
@proftimob.bsky.social
@teresa-anderson.bsky.social
#JodrellBank
THE ECHO OF CROWS by Phil Rickman
The final Merrily Watkins story - and wonderful, as always.
Shorter then usual, but no less atmospheric & affecting, with all the typical #PhilRickman dialogue & characters. It ends beautifully, but there’s also a touch of sadness knowing there will be no more...
The final Merrily Watkins story - and wonderful, as always.
Shorter then usual, but no less atmospheric & affecting, with all the typical #PhilRickman dialogue & characters. It ends beautifully, but there’s also a touch of sadness knowing there will be no more...
November 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
THE ECHO OF CROWS by Phil Rickman
The final Merrily Watkins story - and wonderful, as always.
Shorter then usual, but no less atmospheric & affecting, with all the typical #PhilRickman dialogue & characters. It ends beautifully, but there’s also a touch of sadness knowing there will be no more...
The final Merrily Watkins story - and wonderful, as always.
Shorter then usual, but no less atmospheric & affecting, with all the typical #PhilRickman dialogue & characters. It ends beautifully, but there’s also a touch of sadness knowing there will be no more...
Just watched THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT.
A man discovers that he can time travel back to his childhood by reading his diaries.
This is a great film about how a single decision can change lives completely. It has some nifty twists & a clever but poignant resolution.
Brilliant!
#TimeTravel
A man discovers that he can time travel back to his childhood by reading his diaries.
This is a great film about how a single decision can change lives completely. It has some nifty twists & a clever but poignant resolution.
Brilliant!
#TimeTravel
November 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Just watched THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT.
A man discovers that he can time travel back to his childhood by reading his diaries.
This is a great film about how a single decision can change lives completely. It has some nifty twists & a clever but poignant resolution.
Brilliant!
#TimeTravel
A man discovers that he can time travel back to his childhood by reading his diaries.
This is a great film about how a single decision can change lives completely. It has some nifty twists & a clever but poignant resolution.
Brilliant!
#TimeTravel
Last night's sky...
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Last night's sky...
This morning's soundtrack
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
by John Williams
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
by John Williams
November 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
This morning's soundtrack
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
by John Williams
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
by John Williams
If you see this, quote post with the energy you bring to bluesky:
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
If you see this, quote post with the energy you bring to bluesky:
The weekend approaches as another fun-filled, action-packed week draws to a close.
And here is the beautiful twilight sky over Lichfield...
And here is the beautiful twilight sky over Lichfield...
November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The weekend approaches as another fun-filled, action-packed week draws to a close.
And here is the beautiful twilight sky over Lichfield...
And here is the beautiful twilight sky over Lichfield...
2010
What a film!
What a film!
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM
2010
What a film!
What a film!
Just delivered:
BEHIND THE SCENES AT ER
by Janine Pourroy
Mmm, nice.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT ER
by Janine Pourroy
Mmm, nice.
November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Just delivered:
BEHIND THE SCENES AT ER
by Janine Pourroy
Mmm, nice.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT ER
by Janine Pourroy
Mmm, nice.
Just read FEVER DREAMS - the latest in Flame Tree’s ABC of Horror series - edited by Mark Morris.
It’s a great anthology of horror short stories, ranging from full-on body horror to the creepier & eerier sort. Especially enjoyed Philip Fracassi’s darkly humorous story.
It’s a great anthology of horror short stories, ranging from full-on body horror to the creepier & eerier sort. Especially enjoyed Philip Fracassi’s darkly humorous story.
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Just read FEVER DREAMS - the latest in Flame Tree’s ABC of Horror series - edited by Mark Morris.
It’s a great anthology of horror short stories, ranging from full-on body horror to the creepier & eerier sort. Especially enjoyed Philip Fracassi’s darkly humorous story.
It’s a great anthology of horror short stories, ranging from full-on body horror to the creepier & eerier sort. Especially enjoyed Philip Fracassi’s darkly humorous story.
Monday.
“This machine,” Roney said, “should give you a glimpse of what the coming week has in store...”
“This machine,” Roney said, “should give you a glimpse of what the coming week has in store...”
November 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Monday.
“This machine,” Roney said, “should give you a glimpse of what the coming week has in store...”
“This machine,” Roney said, “should give you a glimpse of what the coming week has in store...”
Monday approaching...
November 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Monday approaching...
Looks familiar...
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Looks familiar...
Bod and Bod.
This is still something my family uses to describe things that look identical.
This is still something my family uses to describe things that look identical.
November 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Bod and Bod.
This is still something my family uses to describe things that look identical.
This is still something my family uses to describe things that look identical.
A postcard from my collection...
HOW TO APPRECIATE ART
HOW TO APPRECIATE ART
November 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
A postcard from my collection...
HOW TO APPRECIATE ART
HOW TO APPRECIATE ART
I'm glad it's Friday afternoon.
It's been one of those weeks where a lot of stuff has gone wrong, gone missing, broken or is just generally more rubbish than usual.
<sighs>
It's been one of those weeks where a lot of stuff has gone wrong, gone missing, broken or is just generally more rubbish than usual.
<sighs>
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I'm glad it's Friday afternoon.
It's been one of those weeks where a lot of stuff has gone wrong, gone missing, broken or is just generally more rubbish than usual.
<sighs>
It's been one of those weeks where a lot of stuff has gone wrong, gone missing, broken or is just generally more rubbish than usual.
<sighs>
This morning's soundtrack
KOYAANISQATSI by Philip Glass.
Utterly brilliant.
KOYAANISQATSI by Philip Glass.
Utterly brilliant.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This morning's soundtrack
KOYAANISQATSI by Philip Glass.
Utterly brilliant.
KOYAANISQATSI by Philip Glass.
Utterly brilliant.